Tips to open AWS file
Can't open the AWS file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open AWS files as well as a list of programs that support AWS files.
AWS file extension
| File Name |
Ability Spreadsheet Format |
| File Developer |
Ability Plus Software |
| File Category |
Spreadsheet Files |
The AWS file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the AWS files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the AWS file on each system platform.
What is AWS file?
The file with the extension AWS is the Spreadsheet Files file type. It was designed by Ability Plus Software. Additionally, the Spreadsheet Files category contains 100 of other files. Ability Spreadsheet Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is Ability Office. This was created by Ability Plus Software. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the AWS file. You can use Ability Spreadsheet in case Ability Office cannot be used.
How to open AWS file?
The most common problem when using Ability Spreadsheet Format is that a specific AWS is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open AWS, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the AWS file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install Ability Office
The first step is to check if the computer has the Ability Office program installed. To do this, enter the name Ability Office into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file AWS with Ability Office. Below you will find a list of applications that support AWS files.
Programs to open AWS file
Remember to download programs supporting AWS files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Ability Office with AWS files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the AWS file to open in the Ability Office application, but you can set it manually. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the AWS file with the Ability Office program.
Step 3. Update Ability Office to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Ability Office program with the Ability Spreadsheet Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Ability Plus Software website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the AWS file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the AWS file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file AWS or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected AWS files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the AWS file. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular AWS file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Ability Plus Software
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file AWS except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the AWS file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the AWS file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the AWS file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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